Fashion Business & Creative Arts

The Fashion Business & Creative Arts Diploma Program succeeds in helping graduates make their passion their career with a program unlike any other. Covering a wide spectrum of the Fashion industry, this program prepares students for careers in merchandising, buying, sales, design, public relations, advertising/marketing, importing/ exporting, creative direction, illustration, bridal consulting, and much more. Each course within the program consists of interactive lectures, in-class discussions and practical assignments.

Students will have the chance to immerse themself in hands-on learning with a series of talks from industry leaders, as well as field trips that align the course material. These networking opportunities outside the classroom will help students foster connections with industry experts, providing a serious edge when it’s time to pursue a career upon graduation.

Working with their instructor, students and their classmates will create and produce a live fashion show in support of a local charity—from start to finish. The goal is to make contacts in the industry, work with retail partners, style looks for the show, source sponsorships, cast models and experience all the behind the scenes action. Students will get to design or style their own section of the show, and each classmate will have designated roles and responsibilities.

What You’ll Learn

• Introduction to fashion.
• Visual merchandising.
• Fashion textiles.
• Fashion buying.
• Fashion marketing.
• Elements of design.
• Fashion retailing and e-com.
• Fashion styling.
• Fashion history.
• Fashion illustration.
• Portfolio development and career planning.
• PR and communications.
• Entrepreneurial skills.